MANCHESTER UNITED star Paul Pogba has his head turned by Barcelona with Andres Iniesta’s old shirt number dangled in front of him, reports claim.

Manchester United star Pogba has been linked with Barcelona after clashing repeatedly with Jose Mourinho last season.

The France international, who enjoyed a stunning World Cup campaign as Didier Deschamps’ side scooped the prize, is yet to live up to expectations at Old Trafford, two years on from his £89million return from Juventus.

And Italian website Calcio Mercato claim Pogba has had his head turned by Barcelona.

It was claimed earlier this week that the Manchester United midfielder had met Eric Abidal in Los Angeles to discuss a Nou Camp move.

Calcio Mercato reference these claims, which were made by Tuttosport on Wednesday but which Barcelona have since debunked.

"Coming from experience as a former footballer, Pogba will start to see things getting easier for him now he has the confidence of being winning the World Cup.

“This should give him more momentum in the Premier League but he needs to stay strong. Sometimes self-esteem affects you on and off the pitch, until you face your next game and you miss, then you feel not as great.”

United are unlikely to pursue a midfielder with just six days of the transfer window remaining.